Business Development Managing Director 
Mary Trimarco
(206) 256-6146 

Business Development Manager
Sally Harris
(206) 276-0059 

Business Development Manager
Terry Lawhead
(509) 777-1500 

Business Development Manager 
Lynn Longan
(360) 481-3106

 
Grow Your Business
INCOME
$42,356
PATENTS
1.71
Per 1,000 workers
EDUCATION
31%
College Degree or Higher
UNEMPLOYMENT
8.5%
December 2011
TOT. EXPORTS
$53.2B
 

Local companies are valuable resources to help communities grow and thrive. Existing business create 60 to 80% of all new jobs. These local companies generate additional employment and create new businesses and tax revenues to boost local economies. The Washington State Department of Commerce works closely with small businesses throughout the state to encourage private sector investment and job creation.